Environment; Check Your Scsi Cable; Operating System Compatibility - HP C6388B User Manual

Note
HP rack-ready models C6389A, C6391A, C6395A, and C6397A do not
require rubber feet or a stand.
Rack-Ready Drives
The HP C4318B 3U-4Bay Rack Mount Kit allows you to rack mount up to
four HP disk drives into a standard HP 19-inch EIA rack. The C4317A 2U 2-
Bay Rack Mount Kit has a two drive capacity. See the specifications in
Appendix B for more details.
Note
HP desktop models C6388B, C6390A, C6394B, and C6396A are not
supported in a rack-ready environment.

2. Environment

Observe the following environmental factors to get top performance from
your disk drive.
Clearance. Maintain a space of 70-80 mm (3 in) behind and in front of the
drive for air circulation.
Location. Locate the drive away from sources of particulate contamination
such as frequently used doors and walkways, printers, and smoke-filled
rooms.

3. Check Your SCSI Cable

Verify that you have ordered or received a SCSI cable to connect to your
drive. See Appendix C for information on cable accessories.
CAUTION
Because single-ended SCSI devices and differential SCSI devices use
different electrical signals to communicate with the bus, they cannot share the
same host adapter or terminators.
Ensure that you have a Wide Single-Ended SCSI compatible terminator if you
have a Wide Single-Ended disk drive or a Wide Differential compatible
terminator if you have a Wide Differential disk drive.
If your drive is a Wide Differential or a Wide Single-Ended device, it will
have a label located on the back panel between the two SCSI connectors. (See
Figure 2-7 on page 2-7.)

4. Operating System Compatibility

Obtain a patch or its updated replacement from the HP Electronic Support
Center or call your local HP Response Center. See page vi.
2-2 Disk Installation